Football Preview: 'Iolani Raiders vs. Punahou Buff n' Blue
The 'Iolani Raiders will face off against the Punahou Buff n' Blue at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, 'Iolani was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 27-21 to Palos Verdes. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Punahou faced Campbell in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Punahou took a blow against Campbell, falling 49-17. The Buff n' Blue just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
'Iolani's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for Punahou, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for 'Iolani against Punahou in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 as the team secured a 45-0 win. Will 'Iolani repeat their success, or does Punahou have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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